"So my complaint,
to the Commander at Glenview, is to suggest that he pull all the
planes from the North Shore and fly them from Buffalo Grove
auxiliary landing field, over my house, even if the wind don't blow
from the south. And if they land and want to stop in for a good cup
of scarce coffee and a sandwich they are welcome. If any of our
neighbors ever complain of the noise and danger from these planes,
insults from me will be in good order. For purposes of
identification our home is painted cream color."
Source: Ms. Ruth Engel, of
Palatine (IL), in a letter sent to the Chicago Tribune, published
on February 15, 1943, in response to a letter from an anonymous
person complaining about the nois